Dublin based Ryanair aircraft that were due to be transferred to Poland in November are now being kept in the capital.

The six aircraft were due to be moved for the winter 2018 schedule.

Furthermore, protective notices issued to 300 Dublin pilots and cabin crew in July have been withdrawn as a result of the successful mediation deal overseen by Kieran Mulvey, between the embattled airline and unions.

Ryanair says the move was taken to “respond favourably” to the deal which saw Ireland based pilots vote unanimously to accept a collective agreement negotiated with the company last month.

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Ryanair's Chief People Officer Eddie Wilson said today that they “regret that mediation became necessary after five days of unsuccessful strikes which, despite causing minimal damage to Ryanair's schedules, did damage our forward fares and yields to and from Ireland because of the perception of possible disruptions.

"Since December last year, when the board announced that we would recognise unions, Ryanair's people have enjoyed significant pay increases, improved terms and conditions, and we have agreed to improved seniority structures, base transfers and annual leave."

"We have done this in a year when we expect profits to fall by 15% due to a combination of higher fuel prices and higher staff costs," he added.

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Mr Wilson also said that the airline is committed to union recognition and working constructively with its people, as long as it doesn’t alter Ryanair’s low cost model or its ability to offer low fares to its customers.